Donovan Santine
Kyle,TX
Summary
Ambitious and hardworking high school student with a passion for learning and a drive to succeed. Consistently maintained high academic standards while actively participating in extracurricular activities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through leadership roles in various school clubs and organizations. Seeking to leverage academic achievements and leadership experience to contribute to a challenging college environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer and Saturday Distribution Co-Manager
Hays County Food Bank
05.2022 - Current
- Delivers food to hundreds of families, volunteer before school, rescue food from local stores, guide new volunteers, and earned PVSA over the summer.
Keyboardist and Throat Singer
Music in my Free Time
08.2017 - Current
- Loves to play music. I am a self-taught keyboard player in my free time, as well as one of the few Khöömei Mongolian-style throat singers in Texas.
Prepared Speaking Captain
Speech and Debate
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Publicly speak on pressing topics, TFA State semi-finalist in informative speaking, 13th out of 92 best speakers in Texas, NSDA National qualifier.
Chapter Lead and President
Nightingale Advocacy
08.2022 - Current
- Provide ways to take action for health reform, email campaign sent over 12,000 emails to politicians, raised over $6,000 for wellness within reach.
Chapter Lead and President
Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA
08.2022 - Current
- Provide students with clinical experience, organize blood drives, raised over $600 for quizbowl competition, inspire students towards medical field.
President
Science Club
08.2023 - Current
- Make STEM learning accessible through after-school science experiments, raised over $40,000 towards club-wide sustainability trip in Europe.
Community Health Liaison
Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council, KAYAC
08.2022 - Current
- During the fentanyl crisis, I take action towards preventing fentanyl overdoses in the Kyle Area by providing insight on the council.
STEM Captain
UIL Academics
08.2020 - Current
- Organize and compete on highly advanced mathematics and science topics, 2x UIL regional qualifier, 4x district finalist
Chapter Liaison
Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA
08.2023 - Current
- Business-oriented competition, provide nationally-recognized performative critiques to form state finalists, ensure that chapter is running smoothly
Percussion Section Leader
Marching and Concert Band
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Enjoys performing music, made the UIL regional and the district band, UIL State Marching Band Qualifier, and UIL Solo and Ensemble State Finalist.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
Buda, TX05-2024
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Oral Communication
- STEM
- Team Leadership
Community Service
- Over 200 Hours under the Hays County Food Bank
- Over 50 Hours under the Kyle United Methodist Church food distributions
Accomplishments
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold
- National Qualifier in World Schools Debate, NSDA Nationals
- Found Calculation Error in Photomath
- UIL Solo and Ensemble State Finalist in 4-Mallet Marimba
- Semifinalist in Informative Speaking, Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State
- AP Scholar with Distinction
Timeline
President
Science Club
08.2023 - Current
Chapter Liaison
Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA
08.2023 - Current
Chapter Lead and President
Nightingale Advocacy
08.2022 - Current
Chapter Lead and President
Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA
08.2022 - Current
Community Health Liaison
Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council, KAYAC
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer and Saturday Distribution Co-Manager
Hays County Food Bank
05.2022 - Current
Prepared Speaking Captain
Speech and Debate
08.2020 - 06.2023
STEM Captain
UIL Academics
08.2020 - Current
Percussion Section Leader
Marching and Concert Band
08.2020 - 05.2022
Keyboardist and Throat Singer
Music in my Free Time
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
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